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We have a second between-season bonus episode for you all! Continuing on our topic from our interview with Sue Becker, we wanted to highlight a farm that is passionate about producing the most nourishing grains possible. Jade Koyle founded Grand Teton Ancient Grains in Idaho and is one of the pioneers in Einkhorn production. He shares with us what started his passion for ancient grains, how he raises them on his farm and supports local cattle operations in a symbiotic soil health process, and his thoughts on the current 'Anti-Grain' movement. If you want to buy any of Jade's fabulous products, go to https://www.ancientgrains.com/?a_aid=WhoopsyDaisy and use the code woolywhey at checkout for 10% off your first order from now until September 30, 2026 #regenerativefarming #grainfarmers #ancientgrains #freshmilledflour #gluten #regenerativeagriculture

Suprise! We have a very special between-season episode for you today. This is off topic for our usual content, as we don't really talk about sheep at ALL today! However this information is so important and we wanted to share it with you. So we decided to give you a between-season episode as a surprise! Sue Becker of Breadbeckers joins us to discuss the wonders of Fresh Milled Flour. Tune in as she walks us through the history of denaturing our flour in America, the health benefits found in whole grains freshly milled, and shares how to begin your fresh milled flour today. Find more about Sue Becker on her podcast and hear Kyle's & Rachel's bread Testimony Youtube: https://youtu.be/3iVbIq45MW0?si=fiKSQ7Xa9xW-_xqx iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sues-healthy-minutes-with-sue-becker-the-bread-beckers/id1609279985?i=1000785399414 Breadbeckers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breadbeckers/ Sue Becker's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suebreadbeckers/ Breadbeckers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebreadbeckers Join Breadbeckers Coop and get started on. your fresh milled flour journey: https://www.breadbeckerscoop.com Have a podcast guest you want us to interview? Email us at [email protected] for Rachel or [email protected] for Liv #freshmilledflour #suebecker #breadbeckers #wholegrains #realfood

That's a wrap for season 2! In this episode we go over some lessons we have learned about realistically managing our time commitments so that we can consistently post content for you all, and how that effects how short or long seasons run. We also discuss ways to get involved in NADSA and list a few events we will be attending, in case you'd like to meet us in person. Thanks for tuning in for Season2 guys. We'll see ya in Season 3! #dairysheep #sheepmilk #homesteading #regenerativeagriculture #sheep #shepherds #wool

We continue our conversation with our panel on how we make prioritization choices on the homestead, our favorite beverage in the mornings, and the pro's of Lamb Cam's during lambing seaon. #dairysheep #homesteading #timemanagement #homesteadskills #sheep #sheepmilk #milkmaids #raisingfood

Today is the first installment of a two part episode with a small panel of dairy sheep homesteaders who discuss finding balance between homesteading, homemaking, sometimes homeschooling, off farm jobs, the idealism social media portrays, and how we navigate our way through it all. We hope you are encouraged as we share our thought processes in prioritization, comisserate, and encourage one another in making this lifestyle work for us. #homesteading #homemaking #balance #timemanagement #dairysheep

Here's the second half of our interview with Genevieve at Dandelion Hill Farm (New Zealand). #dairysheep #northamericadairysheepassociation #homesteading

After a brief break for lambing and other things, Liv and Rachel are back! Today we share part one of our interview with Genevieve Bennet of Dandelion Hill Sheep Dairy in New Zealand! This episode covers how they chose their particular genetics to create their own cross breed that can thrive in their unique environment. Find Genevieve and watch her adventures on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Have ideas for podcast guests? Email Rachel at mailto:[email protected] or Olivia at mailto:[email protected] #homesteading #dairysheep #sheepmilk #milkmaid #homesteadingskills #agriculture #sheep #grassfed #newzealandsheep #newzealandfarming #homestead #sheepdairy

Liv and Rachel sit down and share updates from both their homesteads. We then discuss the differences between line breeding in your flock, how that is similar or different to inbreeding, why and when to use a terminal sire, and the necessity of culling hard in your flock. We also discuss the mindset shift to being willing to butcher culls and excess rams briefly. Sign up for our email newsletter and get updates on our homestead and farm products at www.whoopsydaisyfarm.com  Like our content? Let us know! Want to see something in particular on our channel? Tell us what it is! Send us a message at: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088451235571 Use our Affiliate links and get a discount! We get a small commission each time you purchase which goes to help us create more content for your enjoyment! https://slavicbeauty.net Quality cream separators and other home dairy processing equipment. Also the home of the author of the book ‘The Art of Clabber’ Use code SHEEP for a complimentary copy of 'The Art of Clabber' when you order a cream separator ($36 value) https://www.birthright.co/  An amazing supplement specifically designed to support women’s health through all seasons and times of transition hormonally. Use code WDF15 at checkout.  https://homesteadersofamerica.com?ap_id=WHOOPSYDAISY - join Homesteaders of America and get early ticket alerts as well as an incredible online library of the recordings of their workshops from several years of HOA conferences https://www.strongmicrobials.com/ This excellent probiotic has literally saved lives with our sheep and honeybees. A small family run business, they value quality and holistic health. Use code WhoopsyDaisy at checkout for 20% off your entire order of any animal probiotics.  https://shop.redmondagriculture.com/discount/Whoopsydaisy?rfsn=8316110.6cb3c03  Sea Salt from a natural deposit here in the USA that is full of minerals and devoid of many of the toxins found in other salts. Use code Whoopsydaisy at checkout for 10% off your order https://www.aromatics.com?sca_ref=3263791.D4OCwABLJH Good quality essential oils without the MLM hassle.  Like our T-shirts? Get your own here: https://www.bonfire.com/store/whoopsy-daisy-farm/  https://www.hisea.com - quality footwear designed for hardworking homesteaders in mind. Use code WhoopsyDaisy for 10% off your order #dairysheep #nadsa #crafyfoxacres #whoopsydaisyfarm #sheepmilk #linebreeding #homesteading #homesteadskills

The conversation covers a range of topics related to dairy sheep, homesteading, raising Icelandic sheep, butchery, and the art of tanning hides. It also delves into the challenges and grace in skill development, as well as the comfort and significance of sheepskins in daily life. The conversation delves into the world of sheep farming and dairy production, highlighting the importance of adaptation to lifestyle and region, as well as the flexibility required in homesteading. The speakers share insights on the challenges and joys of raising sheep, managing dairy production, and the need to align farming practices with personal circumstances and environmental factors. Follow Lacey on her instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/fireheart_shepherdess/ Find Lacey on her website HERE: https://www.thebuckingewe.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnqMnfNOYqSmzqac3lnHowEUmLHRjbaHJgfrpJuzGE3r_2sz0d-I87O4QY2RI_aem_Cyk6AxgQ_1z9DZMXBm85VQ Preorder her book, The Natural Sheep Handbook, HERE: https://amzn.to/4d6iPxc Takeaways Diverse uses of sheep productsLearning and refining skills over time Flexibility in homesteadingAdaptation to lifestyle and regionSheep farming and dairy production Use our Affiliate links and get a discount! https://www.birthright.co/ An amazing supplement specifically designed to support women’s health through all seasons and times of transition hormonally. Use code WDF15 at checkout. https://homesteadersofamerica.com?ap_id=WHOOPSYDAISY - join Homesteaders of America and get early ticket alerts as well as an incredible online library of the recordings of their workshops from several years of HOA conferences https://www.strongmicrobials.com/ This excellent probiotic has literally saved lives with our sheep and honeybees. A small family run business, they value quality and holistic health. Use code WhoopsyDaisy at checkout for 20% off your entire order of any animal probiotics. https://shop.redmondagriculture.com/discount/Whoopsydaisy?rfsn=8316110.6cb3c03 Sea Salt from a natural deposit here in the USA that is full of minerals and devoid of many of the toxins found in other salts. Use code Whoopsydaisy at checkout for 10% off your order https://www.hisea.com - quality footwear designed for hardworking homesteaders in mind. Use code WhoopsyDaisy for 10% off your order #dairyfarm #dairysheep #hidetanning #sheepskin #homesteading #homesteadingskills #sheep #sheepfarming #sheepmilk #sheepcare Chapters 05:43 Learning the Art of Tanning Hides23:30 The Comfort and Significance of Sheepskins33:16 Adaptation to Lifestyle and Region

In this episode Liv and Rachel discuss how the Breed Up Program with the North America Dairy Sheep Association (NADSA) works. The documents/rules can also be found on NADSA's website www.northamericadairysheep.org #NADSA #northamericadairysheepassociation #dairy #dairysheep #sheep #breedup #homesteading #homesteaders #whoopsydaisyfarm #craftyfoxacres

Today we have Lydia from Harmony Heritage Farm, an off grid homestead in Washington State. We discuss how she started with dairy sheep, what breeds she raises, what she does with her milk, and how she feeds her sheep and deals with parasites. Find Lydia on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/harmonyheritagefarm/ Sign up for our email newsletter and get updates on our homestead and farm products at www.whoopsydaisyfarm.com  Like our content? Let us know! Want to see something in particular on our channel? Tell us what it is! Send us a message at: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088451235571 Use our Affiliate links and get a discount! We get a small commission each time you purchase which goes to help us create more content for your enjoyment! https://www.birthright.co/  An amazing supplement specifically designed to support women’s health through all seasons and times of transition hormonally. Use code WDF15 at checkout.  https://homesteadersofamerica.com?ap_id=WHOOPSYDAISY - join Homesteaders of America and get early ticket alerts as well as an incredible online library of the recordings of their workshops from several years of HOA conferences https://www.strongmicrobials.com/ This excellent probiotic has literally saved lives with our sheep and honeybees. A small family run business, they value quality and holistic health. Use code WhoopsyDaisy at checkout for 20% off your entire order of any animal probiotics.  https://shop.redmondagriculture.com/discount/Whoopsydaisy?rfsn=8316110.6cb3c03  Sea Salt from a natural deposit here in the USA that is full of minerals and devoid of many of the toxins found in other salts. Use code Whoopsydaisy at checkout for 10% off your order https://www.aromatics.com?sca_ref=3263791.D4OCwABLJH Good quality essential oils without the MLM hassle.  Like our T-shirts? Get your own here: https://www.bonfire.com/store/whoopsy-daisy-farm/  http://rootsandharvest.com - tools designed to help you preserve the homestead harvest! Use code WDF15 for 15% off your order! https://www.hisea.com - quality footwear designed for hardworking homesteaders in mind. Use code WhoopsyDaisy for 10% off your order #dairysheep #sheepmilk #northamericadairysheepassociation #craftyfoxacres #whoopsydaisyfarm #sheepmilksoap #sheepmilkcheese #offgridhomestead #offgridliving #grassfedmilk

In this episode Liv & Rachel have guest Brieanne Rice from coastal California as a guest. Brieanne discusses how she uses regenerative agriculture on her farm, what predators have been problematic and how the "issue" was resolved. Brieanne also discusses her up and coming book due to be published Fall 2026. #dairysheep #dairy #sheep #regenerativeag #agriculture #homesteading #northamericadairysheepassociation #NADSA #whoopsydaisyfarm #craftyfoxacres

In today's episode we interview Vera Strogolova from Strong's Microbials. She shares the why, when, and how of administering probiotics to your dairy flock, how she got into this field, and why she is so passionate about getting these products into the hands of farmers. Want to try probiotics on your dairy flock? Go to https://www.strongmicrobials.com and use the code WhoopsyDaisy at checkout for a 20% off discount on your entire order The original product she worked on studying probiotic effects on cows: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26783130/ A study on dairy sheep being fed probiotics : https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1871141320303310 A study showing the effects of probiotics on overall ewe health during lactation: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/1828051X.2018.1496040 Sign up for our email newsletter and get updates on our homestead and farm products at www.whoopsydaisyfarm.com  Send us a message at: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088451235571 Use our Affiliate links and get a discount! We get a small commission each time you purchase https://www.birthright.co/  An amazing supplement specifically designed to support women’s health through all seasons and times of transition hormonally. Use code WDF15 at checkout.  https://homesteadersofamerica.com?ap_id=WHOOPSYDAISY - join Homesteaders of America and get early ticket alerts as well as an incredible online library of the recordings of their workshops from several years of HOA conferences https://shop.redmondagriculture.com/discount/Whoopsydaisy?rfsn=8316110.6cb3c03  Sea Salt from a natural deposit here in the USA that is full of minerals and devoid of many of the toxins found in other salts. Use code Whoopsydaisy at checkout for 10% off your order https://www.aromatics.com?sca_ref=3263791.D4OCwABLJH Good quality essential oils without the MLM hassle.  Like our T-shirts? Get your own here: https://www.bonfire.com/store/whoopsy-daisy-farm/  https://www.hisea.com - quality footwear designed for hardworking homesteaders in mind. Use code WhoopsyDaisy for 10% off your order #dairysheep #sheepmilk #probiotics #regenerativeagriculture #sheep

In this episode Liv talks with Samantha who recently imported purebred East Friesian sheep into the USA! Hear about Samantha's ranch management and some hurdles they've overcome throughout their shepherding years. #dairysheep #dairy #pasture #eastfriesian #thewoolywhey #whoopsydaisyfarm #craftyfoxacres #nadsa #northamericadairysheepassociation #shepherd #homesteading

In this episode Rachel & Liv talk about the purpose of the North America Dairy Sheep Association (NADSA). As well as what are the perks of paying for annual membership. Liv also breaks down and explains how to enroll in the Milk Star Program. #northamericadairysheepassociation #nadsa #whoopsydaisyfarm #craftyfoxacres #dairysheep #dairy #sheep #milk #milkstarprogram #homesteading #homedairy